In the
wake of the increasing number of Medical Colleges in the state, the appointment
to the post of Director of Medical Education (DME) has raised serious concern
with allegations that people without necessary qualifications are being tipped
for the post.
Despite
people having more experience in teaching and clinical care, administrative
experience, management qualification and research papers, it is alleged that
the government is considering those who have no such experience, which is
alleged to be out of political and other pressures.
Stating
that merit was never considered for appointments, Kerala Government Medical College
Teachers Association (KGMCTA) secretary Dr C P Vijayan stressed that qualified academicians
should only be made DMEs as they can only only bring in novel ideas for
developing the medical education sector, which is already said to be
deteriorating in the state.
It is
reliably known that Kottayam Principal Dr A Remla Beevi and Cochin Medical
College Principal Dr Praveen Lal have been considered for the post by the Departmental
Promotion committee. It is learned that the government is
considering Dr Beevi to the post as the other one is about to retire in a few
months.
Generally seniority of principals are taken when making appointments
for the post. Even if this criteria is considered, the sources said that there
are several others who are more senior than the two who are now being
considered. It is also alleged that Kottayam Principal does not have published
papers and also falls short of the required 10 years of teaching experience.
According to the Medical Council of India norms, ten years of teaching
experience and ten published papers are needed for becoming principal or to get
appointed to key posts, which are violated here.
Source: The newindian express
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